Waterwise Garden and Landscaping Books

Is it possible to enjoy attractive landscaping with a limited supply of water? Yes! The selections below are full of ideas that can help you create an attractive, water-efficient landscape for your home that compliments its appearance throughout the year.

Landscapes of the Southwest have special requirements that include rain, sun and often rugged conditions. Users of this book will be able to explore the ways to create a lively, beautiful, drought-tolerant, environmentally friendly, low-maintenance and affordable home landscape.

Ortho's Sprinklers & Drip Systems
Ortho
Meredith Books, 1998, 96pp.

Starting from the basics, readers learn about irrigation systems, their needs and which one will work best for them. Installation and maintenance information are also included. Sections on troubleshooting, problem solving, customizing designs, and well-diagrammed how-to instructions create a helpful guide for any home gardener.

Enjoy the pleasures of a vibrant, colorful and healthy garden, even if you live in an area with little rainfall or where sandy soils are present. Discover the innovative landscaping techniques known as “xeriscaping” with topics covered on designs and planting schemes, seasonal tasks, plant varieties, maintenance and irrigation.

The Water-Saving Garden: How to Grow a Gorgeous Garden with a Lot Less Water
Pam Penick
Ten Speed Press, 2016, 240pp.

Given the persistent drought, conserving water is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. This book provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating outdoor spaces that are so beautiful and inviting, it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty.

Offers a practical approach to creating and maintaining a landscape in tune with the environment. Useful for new and experienced resource-wise gardeners, this book pulls together the basic elements of a successful garden. Basic principles of xeriscape gardening covered with many photographs, and a sample landscape plan.